Among all the national holidays in America, the most beloved and grandiose is Christmas. Traditionally, it is celebrated on December 25, but both children and adults begin to prepare for it long before its onset.
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the United States begins to sparkle with billions of colored lights. Beautiful garlands of various shapes and colors are hung on the streets, in wind windows and houses. Each resident strives to decorate his house and lawn as best and beautifully as possible, and the owners of retail outlets and restaurants - their establishments.
In houses and courtyards, fluffy spruces are set up, decorated with toys, bows, bagura, garlands and other decorations. In addition, a large Christmas tree is set up in the main square in every city. On the door, Americans hang a Christmas wreath decorated with colorful balls and ribbons, and the stairs are decorated with fir branches and colorful ribbons.
It is also customary in the United States to hang Christmas socks over the fireplace. This is so that Santa Claus, one of the main symbols of American Christmas, puts presents there before leaving through the pipe.
By the way, Americans give a lot of gifts for Christmas. It is not surprising, because a couple of weeks before the main holiday in the United States, grandiose sales begin, allowing you to buy valuable and high-quality items with a discount of up to 80%. Gifts must be packed in beautiful boxes or bags and folded under the tree before the holiday.
The celebration of Christmas itself begins on the evening of December 24th. Most Americans celebrate it with family or friends at home. A Christmas lunch usually consists of a roasted turkey or goose, ham, potatoes, salad, and pudding. The traditional Christmas drink is eggnog. It resembles a little Russian eggnog and is made from eggs, sugar and cream. Cinnamon is often added to children's drinks, while eggnogs are often accompanied by rum or whiskey for adults.
On the night of December 24-25, a Christmas service is held in Catholic churches, which is often attended by American believers. Well, Christmas morning begins with fun - the whole family gathers around the Christmas tree and unpacks their gifts. During this day, US residents either relax at home, or visit each other, or go for a walk around the city. Quite often, Americans gather in the city square, participate in parades and other entertainment events. This is especially true in small towns, where many residents know each other.
And, of course, Christmas is the time of the holidays of the same name, which take place in America before the New Year. At this time, all schoolchildren and students have a rest, and most companies let their employees go before the New Year.
